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Adorable Cottage - Walk to Village Center and Water

Southwest Harbor, ME, USA

About the property

Cottage

Bedrooms2

Sleeps4

Bathrooms1

Half Baths0

Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage

The cottage consists of a living room, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and has a very light and airy feel. The kitchen has recently been updated with new countertops, a new sink and faucet, stenciled kitchen floor, and paint on the walls and cabinets. I love to cook and have equipped the kitchen with all the tools I normally want. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two twin beds. We also have a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. We also have a pack n play available.

It is located on a private half acre lot. Looking out the front and backs of the house, there are only trees visible. The two houses on the sides of the house are nicely screened by trees. There is a little stream passing through part of the property.

The cottage is walking distance to the center of Southwest Harbor, the causeway between Norwood Cove and Somes Sound, the ferry to the Cranberry Isles, and the Wendell Gilley Museum. Also nearby are Echo Lake and numerous mountains for hiking.

We offer weekly rentals starting and ending on Mondays. This is perfect for avoiding traveling during busy weekends in the summer! It's also a great option if you are spending a week on Mount Desert Island for a wedding!

Owner

Sylvie Smiley

About Sylvie Smiley

We are an active family with two young children living outside Boston. We love hiking and biking and spending time outdoors with our kids.

Sylvie Smiley purchased this Cottage in 2012

Why Sylvie Smiley chose Southwest Harbor

Sylvie grew up camping on Mount Desert Island (MDI) every summer and continued the tradition of visiting the island into adulthood. David fell in love with the island too and we want our kids to also grow up coming to MDI. We love the location of this house. It's walking distance to so much and a short drive to even more. We really enjoy walking to restaurants, shopping, and the water.

Amenities

Bedrooms

If you're traveling with a baby or young child, we have a pack n play that you can use.

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1

toilet, combination tub/shower

Theme

Family

Romantic

Sports & Activities

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Linens Provided

Clothes Dryer

Heating

Internet

We have high-speed internet from May through October. The other months we have slower internet, but on my last off-season visit I was able to stream netflix. It was a bit slower to initially start.

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Living Room

Queen sized sleeper sofa

Parking

Telephone

There is no land line. Cell phone service is excellent at the cottage.

Towels Provided

We also have 4 beach towels for your use.

Washing Machine

Washer and dryer are located in a closet in the living room - truly one floor living.

Kitchen

Coffee Maker

Dishes & Utensils

In addition to pots and pans, dishes, utensils, etc. for adults, we also have some sippy cups, plastic plates and bowls, and some utensils for young kids.

Dishwasher

Kitchen

Microwave

Refrigerator

Stove

Toaster

Dining

Dining Area

comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Books

We have a selection of adult and children's books

DVD Player

Games

We have some board games and jigsaw puzzles.

Satellite / Cable

Stereo

We have a radio that has an audio input. There's an audio cable for connecting a phone or ipod or other mp3 player. We don't have a CD player.

Television

We have a TV with built in Roku, so you can log into your netflix or amazon accounts.

Toys

We have some simple toys for our young children in a box under the coffee table. Any children visiting are welcome to play with them. We also have a bag of sand toys for use at a beach.

Outside

Lawn / Garden

We have a picnic table, 4 plastic adirondack chairs, 2 kid sized plastic adirondack chairs, a croquet set (minus a couple wickets), a soccer ball, and a wiffle ball and bat for the backyard.

Outdoor Grill

Attractions

churches

library

live theater

museums

playground

restaurants

Leisure Activities

antiquing

beachcombing

bird watching

boating

scenic drives

shelling

shopping

sight seeing

walking

wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

groceries

laundromat

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

cycling

fishing

golf

hiking

kayaking

sailing

swimming

tennis

25 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

Latest reviews

1 - 6 of 25

Great place, great location

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Jason S.

This was a great cottage, highly recommended. Very clean and cozy. The location is great. It's right by some restaurants and a small bar. Easy to drive anywhere around. Short drive to Bar Harbour and it's right by Acadia National Park. We went in the off season, and still found it to be an ideal spot.

Submitted Oct 31, 2017

Lovely accommodation in Southwest Harbor

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Mark D.Gympie, Queensland, australia

This is a lovely two bedroom home that had everything we needed. Everything was well-appointed and clean.

Submitted Oct 16, 2017

Good for families of small children

4/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Amy L.Elmhurst, IL

We enjoyed our stay and found the comforts of home to make it more enjoyable (night light in the bathroom, toys for my kids in the living room, sand toys, etc.). The location was convenient and quiet, and the house was just the right size for my two toddlers, myself and my husband. The reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because I think it could use a cleaning on some of the upholstery, and we found the bed to be uncomfortable, but that's personal preference.

Submitted Oct 24, 2017

Perfect

5/5

Stayed Sep 2017

Peg G.

Our 2nd time staying here, it suits us (2 people) perfectly. Southwest Harbor is a lovely town nicely situated away from the hectic touristy areas.

Would definitely stay here again.

Submitted Oct 02, 2017

Very comfy cottage and great location

5/5

Stayed Sep 2017

David S.

We found the cottage very clean and comfy unfortunately our trip was cut short to return home and prepare for hurricane Irma

Submitted Sep 12, 2017

Fantastic week!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Jeannie P.

The cottage is exactly as advertised: clean and cute, with everything you need for a great vacation. The location is ideal and the beds are very comfy. Two thumbs up!

Submitted Aug 26, 2017

1 - 6 of 25

Location

Southwest Harbor, ME, USA

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Damage Deposit

$300

Our weekly rentals are from Monday to Monday.
Rates are subject to change at any time.